When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle<I> — </I>who died, as all our dogs do, too soon—he knew he would want to give puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that?</p> <p>Through research, including interviews with breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote shows how conventional wisdom is often wrong and uses cutting-edge science to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets. As he did in <I>Merle’s Door,</I> Kerasote weaves fascinating facts with the joyful, heartwarming story of raising Pukka. Funny, revelatory, full of the delights of falling in love with a new dog, <I>Pukka’s Promise</I> will help redefine the potential of our dogs—in lifespan, in intellect, and in their ability to become better friends and partners.